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1940s Maps of Schuylkill, Philadelphia

Explore 4 historic maps of Schuylkill from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Schuylkill's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Schuylkill's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Schuylkill, Philadelphia maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Camden
    1942 Map of Camden
    1942 Camden
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Philadelphia and Camden metropolitan corridor is captured here at the height of the Second World War. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Reading R.R. and locate communities from Swedesboro to Merchantville.
  4. 1943 Map of Philadelphia
    1943 Map of Philadelphia
    1943 Philadelphia
    1943 Print · USGS
    Philadelphia and Camden are shown at their wartime peak, anchored by the industrial activity of the Delaware River waterfront. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected neighborhoods and landmarks like the U. S. Navy Yard, Fort Mifflin, and the Alms House.
  7. 1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Wilmington
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore emerge in this mid-century portrait of a region defined by river commerce and seaside growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad, locate early airfields like Dover Airpark, and find river defenses at Fort Delaware.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1949 Map of Philadelphia, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Philadelphia, 1953 Print
    1949 Philadelphia
    1953 Print · USGS
    Philadelphia at the close of the 1940s reveals a bustling industrial powerhouse and deeply rooted residential neighborhoods. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the READING RR, locate historic landmarks like Independence Hall, or explore the sprawling US NAVAL RESERVATION and FAIRMOUNT PARK.
    2 unique versions available
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